Detroit Lions quarterback Ty Detmer (14) throws against the Dallas Cowboys in the second quarter at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Mich., Sunday, Jan. 6, 2001. Detmer was 24-of-40 for 242 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Lions' 15-10 win. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) less

Detroit Lions quarterback Ty Detmer (14) throws against the Dallas Cowboys in the second quarter at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Mich., Sunday, Jan. 6, 2001. Detmer was 24-of-40 for 242 yards with two touchdowns ... more

This 2003 photo provided by the NFL shows Ty Detmer wearing a Detroit Lions jersey. Heisman Trophy winner and BYU star Detmer has been selected to the College Football Hall of Fame. The National Football Foundation announced on ESPN that Detmer will be part of a class of 14 former players and three former coaches who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in December. The rest of the class will be revealed Tuesday, May 15, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/NFL Photos) less

This 2003 photo provided by the NFL shows Ty Detmer wearing a Detroit Lions jersey. Heisman Trophy winner and BYU star Detmer has been selected to the College Football Hall of Fame. The National Football ... more

Detroit Lions quarterback Ty Detmer (14) takes a snap during practice in front of Charlie Batch, left, during practice Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001, in Pontiac, Mich. Detmer will have a chance to make his mark when the Lions return to practice Monday, Sept. 17, 2001, and football resumes its routine after a weekend off to mourn and honor victims of Tuesday's terrorist attacks on New York and Washington. Certainly, it will be a golden chance at this stage of his career, and probably his last. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, file) less

Detroit Lions quarterback Ty Detmer (14) takes a snap during practice in front of Charlie Batch, left, during practice Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001, in Pontiac, Mich. Detmer will have a chance to make his mark ... more

Ty Detmer (#11) of Southwest High School in San Antonio, followed by his understudy Tim Couch leads the new Cleveland Browns onto the field Monday Aug. 9, 1999 at the Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio.

Ty Detmer (#11) of Southwest High School in San Antonio, followed by his understudy Tim Couch leads the new Cleveland Browns onto the field Monday Aug. 9, 1999 at the Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio.

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Ty Detmer prepares to pass in the second quarter vs. the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 20, 1996, in Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium. Detmer has gone from being a woozy replacement to a winning starter for the Philadelphia Eagles. (AP Photo/Tim Shaffer) less

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Ty Detmer prepares to pass in the second quarter vs. the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 20, 1996, in Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium. Detmer has gone from being a woozy ... more

NFL quarterback Ty Detmer, who attended Southwest High School and earned a Heisman Trophy while quarterbacking Brigham Younng University, runs a warm-up exercise with students at the Ty & Koy Detmer Football Camp at Cornerstone Christian School on Wednesday, July 7, 2004. The camp runs through Friday and students are still being accepted. BILLY CALZADA / STAFF less

NFL quarterback Ty Detmer, who attended Southwest High School and earned a Heisman Trophy while quarterbacking Brigham Younng University, runs a warm-up exercise with students at the Ty & Koy Detmer Football ... more

Sonny Detmer, middle, and his sons, Ty, left, and Koy Detmer, who have many years of NFL experience between them. They are currently running the Ty & Koy Detmer Football Camp at Cornerstone Christian School. The camp runs through Friday, and students are still being accepted. Wednesday, July 7, 2004. BILLY CALZADA / STAFF less

Sonny Detmer, middle, and his sons, Ty, left, and Koy Detmer, who have many years of NFL experience between them. They are currently running the Ty & Koy Detmer Football Camp at Cornerstone Christian School. ... more

Cleveland Browns head coach Chris Palmer, left, goes over strategy with quarterback Ty Detmer (11) before the Browns first offensive series against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, in Cleveland. Palmer is now the offensive coordinator for the expansion Texans. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan) less

Cleveland Browns head coach Chris Palmer, left, goes over strategy with quarterback Ty Detmer (11) before the Browns first offensive series against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, in Cleveland. ... more

The San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame announces its 2007 class Wednesday at the Alamodome. (LEFT TO RIGHT) Inductees are former football player Willie Mitchell, former St. Mary's basketball coach Buddy Meyer, and former football player Ty Detmer. Also to be inducted are Darryl Grant, and former golf great Shirley Furlong. Wednesday October 18, 2006. less

The San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame announces its 2007 class Wednesday at the Alamodome. (LEFT TO RIGHT) Inductees are former football player Willie Mitchell, former St. Mary's basketball coach Buddy Meyer, ... more

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ATLANTA - OCTOBER 17: Quarterback Ty Detmer #14 of the Atlanta Falcons sits on the sideline during the game against the San Diego Chargers on October 17, 2004 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Chargers 21-20. (Photo By Grant Halverson/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ty Detmer less

ATLANTA - OCTOBER 17: Quarterback Ty Detmer #14 of the Atlanta Falcons sits on the sideline during the game against the San Diego Chargers on October 17, 2004 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. The ... more

Ty Detmer enjoys watching his football camp kids assemble at Lake Travis High School Saturday, February 10, 2007. TY DETMER AT LAKE TRAVIS HIGH SCHOOL WITH HEISMAN TROPHY FEBRUARY 10, 2007. TOM REEL/STAFF

Ty Detmer enjoys watching his football camp kids assemble at Lake Travis High School Saturday, February 10, 2007. TY DETMER AT LAKE TRAVIS HIGH SCHOOL WITH HEISMAN TROPHY FEBRUARY 10, 2007. TOM REEL/STAFF

Ty Detmer walks with his dad, Sonny Detmer, to begin a coaching session with kids at a football camp at Lake Travis High School Saturday, February 10, 2007. TY DETMER AT LAKE TRAVIS HIGH SCHOOL WITH HEISMAN TROPHY FEBRUARY 10, 2007. TOM REEL/STAFF less

Ty Detmer walks with his dad, Sonny Detmer, to begin a coaching session with kids at a football camp at Lake Travis High School Saturday, February 10, 2007. TY DETMER AT LAKE TRAVIS HIGH SCHOOL WITH HEISMAN ... more

Ty Detmer and his family attend a ceremony commemoriating the retiring of his jersey number at Southwest High School Dragon Stadium, Friday, October 19, 2007. Detmer was one of the most prolific passers in Texas history while at Southwest before winning the Heisman at Brigham Young and going on to a long NFL career. Nicole Fruge/San Antonio Express News less

Ty Detmer and his family attend a ceremony commemoriating the retiring of his jersey number at Southwest High School Dragon Stadium, Friday, October 19, 2007. Detmer was one of the most prolific passers in ... more

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Ty Detmer brought his family along with his father Sonny Detmer to the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremonies Friday at the Alamodome. SAN ANTONIO SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY AT THE ALAMODOME FEBRUARY 16, 2007. TOM REEL/STAFF less

Ty Detmer brought his family along with his father Sonny Detmer to the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremonies Friday at the Alamodome. SAN ANTONIO SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY AT THE ... more

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Ty Detmer and his father Sonny Detmer.

Ty Detmer and his father Sonny Detmer.

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Earl Campbell chatting with Ty Detmer at Reggiano's restaurant Wednesday at noon. The Heisman Trophy winners were on hand to announce the opening of Detmer's workout center on the northside of San An tonio. Ty Detmer and Koy Detmer at Reggiano's restaurant with Earl Campbell, Jesse James Leija. Announcing Triton Sports Center. Tom Reel/Staff December 12, 2007. less

Earl Campbell chatting with Ty Detmer at Reggiano's restaurant Wednesday at noon. The Heisman Trophy winners were on hand to announce the opening of Detmer's workout center on the northside of San An tonio. ... more